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FV05 VUM

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Grey Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

35,152 mi
Last recorded35,152 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 VUM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 35,152 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 35,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cracks/cut on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair very slight imbalance and lag in operation , (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 30 May 2024 34,868 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2023 34,562 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 34,256 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 33,804 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 33,804 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 29 May 2020 33,386 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 32,686 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 32,694 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 31,904 miles

dampness around fuel tank

Pass 30 May 2017 30,942 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 May 2016 29,930 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside steering rack has play in inner bush

Pass 28 May 2015 28,759 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2014 27,341 miles

NSF Tyre sidewall worn

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 7 May 2013 25,467 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 17 May 2012 24,040 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 22,800 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 22,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 19,977 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 15,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 11,974 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Forfour?

Based on 256,394 MOT tests across 26,709 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
4,633
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
26,709
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,304
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,283
Registration plate lamp not working 2,059
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,676
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FV05 VUM is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Grey with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 65,030 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Forfour fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 2,304 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV05 VUM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Forfour typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Smart (mcc) Forfour is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FV05 VUM registered?

FV05 VUM is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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